Phone hacking victims to face scandal inquiry live on television

[dipsydoodle]

Source: The Telegraph

Celebrities, crime victims and others who allegedly had their phones hacked could be filmed live if they give evidence to the inquiry into the scandal.

Lord Justice Leveson yesterday signalled that the evidence sessions in the inquiry could start as early as next month, and said that he plans to have them televised.

Among those who could be called to give evidence are Sienna Miller, the actress, JK Rowling, the writer, Hugh Grant, the actor, and the parents of Madeleine McCann and Milly Dowler.

They are among a series of high-profile figures who have been confirmed as so-called “core participants”, meaning they will play a central role in the year-long inquiry.

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/phone-hacking/8807604/Phone-hacking-victims-to-face-scandal-inquiry-live-on-television.html

[ret5hd]

1. Is this an attempt to squelch evidence, or am i missing something?

[dipsydoodle]

2. Can't think of any reason it would do so.

The main enquiry is being televised here so why not this one ? :shrug:

[ret5hd]

3. i guess i was wondering if this action is being used in this way:

"If you are going to insist on bringing charges against this fine upstanding gentleman, then we will need to broadcast every embarrassing detail, every nose-pick, every spat, every hook-up, every fart on national tv, during prime time. Of course, if all this silliness were to be forgotten..."

I am not saying this is what is happening, I am ASKING if this is what is happening.

[The Backlash Cometh]

5. This might backfire.

If all the victims' testimony creates a tidewater of public opinion against those who wire tape, hack and eavesdrop.

[dipsydoodle]

6. What may at least become apparent

is which of our media were also involved.

[hlthe2b]

4. Since several have been very public about what has happened...

especially Hugh Grant-- I don't see this as a problem. If anything, Murdoch's minions should be devastated at this development.